A virtuous intention may produce it; but surely it is always erroneous and pernicious.
My friend's astonishment at the sight of me was not inferior to my own.
The causes which led to this unexpected interview were mutually explained.

To soothe the agonies of his child, he consented to approach the city, and endeavour to procure intelligence of Wallace.

When he left his house, he intended to stop in the environs, and hire some emissary, whom an ample reward might tempt to enter the city, and procure the information which was needed.
No one could be prevailed upon to execute so dangerous a service.

Averse to return without performing his commission, he concluded to examine for himself.

Thetford's removal to this street was known to him; but, being ignorant of my purpose, he had not mentioned this circumstance to me, during our last conversation.
I was sensible of the danger which Hadwin had incurred by entering the city.